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September 30, 2022 Olde Towne Uncorked
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Olde Towne Uncorked
September 30, 2022
We are so excited to participate in Main Street Clinton's newest event, Olde Towne Uncorked! Join us Thursday, October 20th 5:30-8:30 for wine and shopping. Visit https://www.mainstreetclintonms.com/events/all/olde-towne-uncorked for more details.  View Post
September 29, 2022 Memberships in the news
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Memberships in the news
September 29, 2022
Lululemon is adding a paid membership service called Studio that offers access to digital classes and gives discounts on in-person classes and apparel. The apparel company suggests it may also offer member-exclusive events. 

Companies are often taking this approach: offer unlimited access to a digital service, bundle in discounts and other peripheral perks, and charge a flat monthly fee. (Lululemon is charging $39/month.)

Many in the retail industry are seeking to launch a paid ...
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September 5, 2022 Kristin Sullivan Joins Plum Southern
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Kristin Sullivan Joins Plum Southern
September 5, 2022
Kristin comes to Plum Southern with 25 years in the destination wedding world. She has her own wedding retail line that will now call Plum Southern home. 

Watch for upcoming bridal events including retreats, subscription boxes and so much more!

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August 10, 2022 Ecogreen Timeless Rustic Table Accent
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Ecogreen Timeless Rustic Table Accent
August 10, 2022
This premium woven placemat and napkin ring brings nostalgic vibe of rusticity. Handwoven by skilled artisans with locally harvested vines, it makes the most beautiful display with any dining events or party theme. Set of 4.


CALAISIO
natural elegance, extraordinary durability
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July 1, 2022 Happy Independence Day!
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Happy Independence Day!
July 1, 2022
When you think of the Fourth of July, a few things probably come to mind: fireworks, hot dogs, and American flag fashion statements being among them. Who could blame you? July 4th is one of the most festive holidays of the year. The weather is warm, calendars are full of fun events, and everyone seems to be in a sunny state of mind—and for good reason. We have a lot to celebrate. View Post
June 14, 2022 Nature-Friendly Cocktail Napkin Holder
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Nature-Friendly Cocktail Napkin Holder
June 14, 2022
A beautiful handwoven centerpiece designed for luncheon napkins, cocktail napkins or guest towels for your next party, shower, buffet or social events.  This handwoven napkin holder made of natural vines is also a great addition for the kitchen counter, table or as a small tray for your vanity or bathroom.


CALAISIO
natural elegance, extraordinary durability
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May 31, 2022 Ambassadors 🍪
Ambassadors 🍪
May 31, 2022
I was reading enviously about college kids adopting an app called BeReal and noticed that BeReal is employing ambassadors on college campuses. I even looked up the app’s page about this ambassador program (https://bere.al/en/ambassadors). Sure enough, a week later the Times published another college app piece on Sidechat (yes, I was sadly still reading about tween apps a week later…). Again, the app is finding success via campus ambassadors.  

Thus far, ...
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May 17, 2022 Connection 👫
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Connection 👫
May 17, 2022
In the past, we’ve used spin classes and gyms as inspiration for Bridge. We see them as metaphors for helping retail business owners.  The founders of SoulCycle, Elizabeth Cutler and Julie Rice, must have been eavesdropping on us: they are expanding their spinning approach to another sphere. The Times reports they have started Peoplehood, a business that seeks to help people via self-help (group-help?) sessions. It’s SoulCycle for the soul&...
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March 7, 2022 9 Ways Your Bridge Is Different Than Other Online Stores
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9 Ways Your Bridge Is Different Than Other Online Stores
March 7, 2022
There are approximately 40 online e-commerce providers. These software providers help other businesses sell online by offering them the ability to run an online store. These providers include Bridge as well as Shopify, Magento, Big Commerce, BigCartel, Square, and Weebly.  Does Bridge offer a different (better?) experience than these other platforms? We believe the answer is yes. We also think our 960 retail clients agree: 99.7% of our retailers retain our service each month.

How can we ...
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February 2, 2022 Rapha 🚴‍♂️
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Rapha 🚴‍♂️
February 2, 2022
I recently bought a pair of jeans from the bike-lifestyle company Rapha. I find Rapha's stores, emails, and mission to be inspiring to Bridge, and I'll explain why.

First, you may ask, "What is Rapha?"  Rapha is a product company that sells goods for biking, including shirts, shorts, helmets, and accessories. What is unique is the lengths it goes to foster a community (and sales!) by having a coffee shop in it, organizing riding events,  offering members-only clothing...
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December 9, 2021 Happy Holidays from Bridge
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Happy Holidays from Bridge
December 9, 2021
You can post news about your various events, holiday specials, and more! View Post
July 4, 2021 Facebook: Dangerous For Your Kids--and Your Business
Facebook: Dangerous For Your Kids--and Your Business
July 4, 2021
I’m seeing a disturbing trend online. Stores are not sharing news and events on their websites. Instead, they are relying on Facebook (and Instagram, which it also owns) to perform this task. That’s like a customer coming into the physical store and the store manager saying: "Want our news and events? We don’t have it here. Go to the coffee shop next door—which will be filled with our competitors pitching to you." 

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June 17, 2021 WSJ: Shops Join Forces vs. Amazon
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WSJ: Shops Join Forces vs. Amazon
June 17, 2021
I enjoyed today’s WSJ article about stores teaming up to take on Amazon. Since Bridge has collectivized 800 indie shops to push back against Amazon, we can relate to efforts to help stores team up and boost their communities.  

The article mentions Shopify and its popularity among indie shops. Shopify, along with BigComerce, Big Cartel, Wix, and Magento, are platforms that have helped indies to grow online independent of Amazon.

While we appreciate any platform that helps indies...
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HTI Buying Group Events Wednesday, March 3, 2021 - Wednesday, March 10, 2021
HTI Buying Group Events Wednesday, March 3, 2021 - Wednesday, March 10, 2021
We're pleased to share that Bridge is hosting two events for HTI members:

1. For Brands: Bridge Welcome and Strategy Session
Wednesday, March 3 at 10 am EST

2. For Retailers: Bridge Welcome and Strategy Session:
Wednesday, March 10 at 10 am EST

Learn more about HTI:
https://htibuyinggroup.com/
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December 9, 2020 Will Your Business Deal With an ADA Lawsuit? It's Likely...
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Will Your Business Deal With an ADA Lawsuit? It's Likely...
December 9, 2020
Will your store or brand be sued? It's increasingly likely. Lawyers are targeting retailers using the Americans with Disability Act as a reason to sue your store.  In a presentation by William M. Jay, Andrew Kim, and Tim Springer, we find some startling statistics about the increase in ADA lawsuits.
  • Retail websites are the top target of ADA lawsuits.
  • In the last 3 years, ADA lawsuits are up more than 200%.
  • Just 20 firms account for almost 90% of the lawsuits.

Bridge runs audits...
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November 23, 2020 7 Steps to Prepare for Black Friday / Cyber Monday
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7 Steps to Prepare for Black Friday / Cyber Monday
November 23, 2020
It's just 3 days till Black Friday.  And on Monday, we have Cyber Monday. Online sales will reach $189 billion this holiday season--a 33% increase over last year. Is your website ready?  

I've created these 7 steps to help you get ready:

1. Place products on sale
  • Be prepared to cut prices more than normal. 
  • Clearly list end dates for sales to create urgency.
Tip: Here is how to place items on sale:
https://support.bridgecatalog.com/kb/a186/place-an-item-on-sale....
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November 12, 2020 Thanksgiving Cocktails
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Thanksgiving Cocktails
November 12, 2020
A festive celebration like Thanksgiving deserves a festive drink!  Thanksgiving cocktails get more delicious with stylish presentation paired up with Calaisio`s woven drink coasters. A perfect handmade gift too!

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natural elegance, extraordinary durability View Post
September 30, 2020 TotalRetail: Walmart and Target Copy Amazon's Prime Day
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TotalRetail: Walmart and Target Copy Amazon's Prime Day
September 30, 2020
Imitation is the sincerest from of flattery:
https://www.mytotalretail.com/article/walmart-target-to-hold-sales-events-opposite-prime-day/ View Post
January 21, 2020 Seminars Offer Strategies for Independent Stores
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Seminars Offer Strategies for Independent Stores
January 21, 2020
Atlanta Seminar Offers Selling Strategies for Independent Stores
Casafina and Vietri will host Bridge’s Jason Solarek in their respective showrooms
Allison Zisko // Editor in Chief
January 15, 2020

Jason Solarek, Bridge CEO, and Matt Hullfish, Casafina’s national sales manager, at a seminar last year.

ATLANTA—Tabletop brands Casafina and Vietri are collaborating with e-commerce platform provider Bridge on two training sessions at the International Gift & Home ...
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January 3, 2020 New Feature: Easily Add News to Your Bridge
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New Feature: Easily Add News to Your Bridge
January 3, 2020
Bridge has made it easier for you to share your news and events.
You can now more easily add pictures to news posts, and then edit and rearrange the pictures.
In the example shown, I'm sharing news about our Vietri seminar in Atlanta. I added a picture to the post, as well as marked it as an event, set a location, and added an RSVP button.
Here is how to share news or an event:
 
  1. Visit your Bridge home page.  Look for the 'What's on your mind?' field. Enter in your news or
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